As soon as Cage finished speaking, the entire auction house immediately erupted!
Originally, the puppet items made by Master Addison were already a golden brand. Even the simplest mechanical toys could be sold for tens of thousands of gold coins on the market. [ ] In fact, many businessmen were targeting Master Addison today.
The work came. It turned out that the auctioneer had not brought out the work of the Puppet Master until now. Many people secretly thought that Roger was bragging. In fact, there was no work by Master Addison.
However, no one expected that the grand finale of the auction was not only a work by Master Addison, but also such a heavyweight work! The steel golem, this has always been a golem that only exists in legends! Like this
If a golem is used properly, its power is no less than thousands of soldiers, not to mention that it can definitely save the owner's life at a critical moment.
Puppet products like this are rarer than weapons made by dwarves, because everyone knows that Master Addison has a weirder temper than dwarves. It is not much easier to persuade him to give up a steel golem than to rob a giant dragon.
Under everyone's gaze, a steel golem as tall as two people slowly walked to the center of the auction house. Although its movements were a bit slow, its powerful and oppressive aura immediately calmed the audience.
The merchants admired it with gleaming eyes, mentally calculating how much profit this golem could bring to them. Some merchants with strong financial resources were already eager to give it a try and prepared to bid for this rare commodity.
Roger was watching the reactions of the merchants in the private room on the second floor of the Merchant's Union, and he felt mixed feelings. To be honest, he knew very well that if something like a steel golem was sold at the first auction, he would think about it in future auctions.
It’s hard not to be popular, at this point
Roger is naturally very happy. But... this Addison is too messy. He didn't tell him about such a good thing earlier. Roger also wants to buy it to protect Kent Town. Now it's better to have a good eye.
Roger was very dissatisfied with this fact.
"When the auction is over, I must make a good bargain with that old guy, and it will be considered as my mental damage fee!" Looking at the tall and powerful steel puppet, Roger secretly made a decision in his heart.
At the same time, the auction of the steel golem has also begun. According to Roger's suggestion, there is no low price in this auction. Cage was still a little worried about Roger's approach before, but now the facts have proved his worries.
It was not necessary at all. The enthusiasm of the merchants was far beyond imagination, and the first bidder bid a high price of 500,000 gold coins. Then the price continued to rise, and every capable competitor was exhausted.
I really want to get my hands on the steel golem.
Cage also fully demonstrated his talent as a businessman at this time, always inciting the atmosphere more enthusiastically at just the right time, making the businessmen keep shouting higher prices. In a round of chasing each other,
After bidding, the latest bid for the Iron Golem has reached an astonishing 2.3 million gold coins.
Even though the merchants present were accustomed to the world, many of them were frightened by the price. More than two million gold coins were almost equal to the total annual tax revenue of the richest counties in the southern part of the kingdom. Such a large amount of money was just for
Purchasing a golem, no matter where you place it, is an astonishingly generous investment.
"Two million and three hundred thousand once, two million and three hundred thousand twice!" Cage raised the small hammer high and knocked on the table and said: "Two million and three hundred thousand three times! Congratulations to this gentleman, for taking this photo.
A steel golem!"
Even the competitor who had just photographed the golem applauded the winner with congratulations, and other businessmen's faces were glowing with excitement. More than two million gold coins to buy one product is a big deal no matter where in the mainland.
It was such a big deal. Even if others failed to buy the steel golem, being able to witness such a fierce auction was enough for everyone to talk about it.
The unexpectedly high-quality items in this auction also made all the businessmen decide to continue to participate in the auction next time. This kind of auction is not to be missed. Even if you can't take any goods, you can exchange knowledge with so many peers.
Exchanging some product information is enough to make the trip worthwhile.
The businessman took out several bags of gems and converted them into gold coins to pay. At the same time, he also took the engineering cane that controlled the steel puppet golem from Cage. The people present burst into warm applause. The businessman was also happy.
He bowed to everyone and felt very satisfied with his final victory.
Since the steel golem was the last item to be auctioned, the merchants were planning to leave after the transaction was completed. At this time, the territory steward Eddie appeared behind the auction table with a roll of parchment and said loudly: "Everyone, please wait a moment.
In a moment, I will announce a few new laws on commodity taxation on behalf of the lord, please listen to them before leaving!"
"New tax law?"
"Doesn't it mean that all auction items have to pay heavy taxes?"
"The one who bought the steel golem will be in trouble!"
Businessmen have speculated about the content of the new law. Most of them have seen how greedy the noble lords are for money, and they generally have a bad opinion of this new law.
"Based on the rights granted by the kingdom to Baron Roger Lee, the following decree is hereby issued: First, from now on, all previously stipulated taxes will be exempted, and all caravans passing through Kent County will be exempted from paying any taxes." The merchants speculated uneasily.
At this time, Eddie unfolded the parchment and read loudly: "Second, all goods traded within Kent County will be charged five thousandths of the total value of the goods.
No other taxes will be collected except for this. Third, for merchants with fixed shops in Kent Town, the transaction tax will be reduced to three thousandths. Fourth, from now on, the Kent Town Pier will reopen.
Except for the service fee based on weight and volume, no other fees will be charged for the goods being loaded and unloaded. Fifth, if there are tax evaders, all goods will be confiscated and fined ten times!"
After Eddie announced all five decrees, the businessmen all stared at each other dumbfounded, as if they didn't believe it was true. According to the contents of these new decrees, Kent County's taxes are really low to an extent that is completely beyond imagination.
Taxes in various places within the kingdom are all determined by the nobles who own the territories. In order to maintain their luxurious life, the nobles have always only increased taxes but not reduced them. The numerous types of taxes are simply outrageous. Facts
Even if a caravan just passes through a certain territory, it will have to pay at least dozens of gold coins in tax.
But Roger actually issued a decree exempting most taxes, even the most common toll tax, and the only remaining transaction tax was surprisingly low. For businessmen, this meant they could save money in Kent.
A large tax bill is definitely more satisfying than buying a few rare items at auction.
What's more, Kent Town is originally a commodity transfer station with convenient transportation. Most merchants have secretly decided to continue to use Kent Town as a turnover station in the future. Even selling goods here is a good choice, which can save a lot of money.
expenses. Some smart businessmen have decided to buy a street-facing house in the town as quickly as possible as soon as they leave here, and open a fixed shop in the town, so that they can pay less tax.
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Seeing the reaction of the merchants below, Roger felt very proud. Of course he knew, coming from the earth, that imposing heavy taxes on merchants was just a way to catch more people. Maybe the territory's income would indeed increase in a short period of time, but in the long run it would not.
is very harmful.
So Roger simply lowered the taxes significantly and even canceled all the messy taxes. Coupled with the favorable geographical location of Kent Town, it will definitely attract more businessmen to do business here. In this way, although from everyone
The taxes collected by merchants are less, but with more merchants who can collect taxes, the income of the territory will naturally increase.
Moreover, as more businessmen come to Kent Town, there are more opportunities to make money. When businessmen go out, they naturally have many places to spend money. Hotels, bars and other places can generate a lot of income.
Roger's plan even calls for opening a casino in the town to make money from these businessmen. According to Earth parlance, this is called vigorously developing the tertiary industry and service industry, which is particularly suitable for places with developed transportation like Kent Town.
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"Hehe... As long as it lasts a year and a half, this Kent town will be a chicken that can only lay golden eggs!" Roger couldn't help but look forward to the beautiful life in the future: "When the time comes, my brother will have money, and he will have all the good things.
Make two copies and throw one away when the time comes. This is the life of a truly rich person!"
"Lord Baron, the auction is over." Just when Roger couldn't help laughing, Cage came behind him and said respectfully: "All the goods have been sold, and the total income is higher than we originally thought.
It is more than twice as high. All the income, excluding taxes, has been sent to everyone who provided the goods."
"You did a good job." Roger said to Cage with appreciation: "From now on, you will be my special partner. As long as you stay in Kent County, all taxes will be exempted. In addition, you will pay the cost price every month.
I’ll give you a dozen primary healing potions, just think of it as my reward for you!”
"Thank you, sir!" Cage was very satisfied with the generous terms given by Roger, and he quickly bowed and said, "I am willing to serve you wholeheartedly and will never let down your high expectations."
Roger knew that as long as he could give Cage enough benefits, he would never betray him. He quickly took out a roll of parchment and said: "Get the things listed above as soon as possible. The price...as long as you don't
It’s okay if it’s too much.”
Listed on the parchment are all the materials needed to upgrade to a fourth-level castle. In addition to materials that are needed in large quantities like wood and stone, there are also many expensive and rare things. So this matter is left to Cage.
It's just right that businessmen like him who do business everywhere can buy these materials more easily.
"Yes!" Cage carefully hid the parchment and left happily. Although Cage put a lot of effort into Roger's affairs during this period, the tax exemption alone was enough to make all his efforts worth it.
It's all paid off.
After the merchants left, Roger also left the merchants' union and walked to Addison's residence. He was still upset about the steel puppet golem falling into the hands of others, and now he planned to give the puppet master a good beating.
rip off.
However, not long after Roger left the merchants' union, a man rushed out of the bar on the street and grabbed him.